When I was a kid, Baskin Robbins had Black Licorice Ice Cream. It was slate gray in color and was so delicious! Anyone???

For anise-lovers only.

An unlikely but thoroughly satisfying blend of vodka and Kahlúa.

Salty, medicinal black licorice won’t satisfy your sweet tooth, but you might like it anyway.

A silky base with a pleasant, peppery punch.

Defrosting the history of the fridge.

Does Chef Heston Blumenthal really find perfection?

licorice

A versatile tart appropriate as an hors d’oeuvre or a dessert.

Slightly bitter Belgian ale combines nicely with the brininess of mussels.

Glutinous rice cakes, called mochi, are used throughout Japanese cuisine. Try your hand at making your own with this straightforward recipe.

Absinthe has a pretty elaborate set-up, which is part of the fun. The fact that real absinthe is illegal is beside the point.

Unusual tools for scooping and presenting ice cream.

Less time cooking means more time for beer and TV.

A menu of no-cook recipes for the hottest days.